The Bright Side

Start your day with The Bright Side, a daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated national correspondent, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and empower women as they tackle life each day and add joy to their morning routines. Join Danielle and Simone and the Hello Sunshine community every weekday for entertainment, culture, wellness, books, and more.

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Recent Episodes

Poppin’ Off on “Wicked Day” and Dianne Keaton’s New Holiday Song Friday, November 22, 2024

Comedian Rachel Samples joins the show for this week’s Poppin’ Off. Rachel, Danielle and Simone talk about their excitement for “Wicked Day” and Dianne Keaton’s new Holiday song. Plus, they get into Issa Rae’s recent hot take on whether or not men can

Prioritizing Self-Care During the Holidays Thursday, November 21, 2024

The busiest time of year can be magical, but it can often lead to burnout — especially if you're a wife or mother. So, on today’s show, we want to break down how to care for ourselves while we show up for everyone in our lives, with inaugural Hello Sun

How to Set Boundaries and Lead a Healthier Life Wednesday, November 20, 2024

All of us struggle with saying no to situations, people, and dynamics in our lives. Today we’re diving into developing healthy boundaries with licensed therapist and relationship expert Nedra Tawwab. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling b

How to Network Authentically This Holiday Season Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Confidence coach and author Susie Moore shares her expert tips for making the most of networking during the holiday season. By tapping into the "holiday glow" and crafting genuine, thoughtful connections, Susie encourages us to reframe networking as re

Staying Organized through the Holidays with Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin Monday, November 18, 2024

The holidays are coming fast. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of “The Home Edit” share tips for staying organized through the whirlwind that is the holiday season. Plus, they give a sneak peek into ABC’s reboot of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which

Poppin’ Off on the “Wicked” Premiere and “Sexiest Man Alive” Friday, November 15, 2024

Pop culture anthropologist and internet personality Blakeley Thornton joins the show to give an all-access pass to the “Wicked” movie premiere! He, Danielle, and Simone dive into the star-studded fashion, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's emotional bon

Emily Oster on What the Data Says About Birth Through Preschool Thursday, November 14, 2024

Today we are back with another installment of “Mom Friend,” a judgment-free zone to explore the often-overwhelming work of parenting. Emily Oster is back. She is an economist, bestselling author of “Expecting Better” and “Cribsheet,” and is the CEO of

The Incredible Brain-Boosting Benefits of Exercise Wednesday, November 13, 2024

How fluffy is YOUR hippocampus? Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a neuroscientist and expert on brain plasticity, joins to share all about the incredible effects of exercise on the brain. Dr. Suzuki reveals how regular movement (especially aerobic exercise) does more

To Negotiate Fearlessly, Bring Your Whole Self Tuesday, November 12, 2024

So much of the advice we get on negotiation is about acting a certain way or adopting a particular posture. Negotiation expert and Wharton School professor Mori Taheripour offers actionable advice on how to close the deal — while staying true to your a

Success, Struggles, and Sunshine with Mary Bonnet of “Selling Sunset” Monday, November 11, 2024

Mary Bonnet is a cast member from the glamorous world of “Selling Sunset” and the author of the new memoir “Selling Sunshine.” She opens up about her incredible journey — becoming a mother at 16, overcoming personal traumas, and more — and how it all

Poppin’ Off Again with Tim Palazzola Friday, November 8, 2024

Did you grow up in a snack house, or an ingredient house? It's Feel Good Friday! Danielle and Simone are joined by showrunner Tim Palazzola for a good-vibes, laughter-filled episode. They dive into inspiring stories from the New York Marathon, the tale

Tasting Sunshine with Master Sommelier Gillian Ballance Thursday, November 7, 2024

Today on the show, we’re celebrating the launch of Hello Sunshine’s brand new wine label, Drop of Sunshine. Guiding Danielle and Simone in a tasting is master sommelier Gillian Ballance, who helps demystify the heady world of wine tasting, and talks th

Keeping It Positive with Judith Moskowitz Wednesday, November 6, 2024

It is National Stress Awareness Day. It’s a tremendously stressful time but there’s so much hope! Judith Moskowitz is a psychologist and Northwestern University professor who studies the unique mental and physical health effects of positive emotions. S

The Legacy of the 19th Amendment with Dr. Martha S. Jones Tuesday, November 5, 2024

It’s Election Day! As we celebrate the power of making our voices heard at the ballot box, Danielle and Simone are joined by acclaimed historian Dr. Martha S. Jones to discuss the courageous women who fought to make women’s right to vote a reality and

De-Mystifying Investing With Simran Kaur Monday, November 4, 2024

Sometimes the barrier to entry with investing comes down to vocabulary: What’s an ETF? A bond? A stock? Simran Kaur is here to get you started if you have never invested before. She is an entrepreneur and founder of the platform Girls That Invest. She

Poppin’ Off on People’s Sexiest, Tina Knowles’ Memoir, and Tom Hanks Friday, November 1, 2024

Chelsea Devantez is a TV writer, the author of the memoir “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This,” and the host of the podcast “Glorious Trash.” She joins Simone and Danielle to dive into the pop culture moments of the week, from Tina Knowles’ memoir “Matria

A Very Haunted Halloween with Lauren Lapkus Thursday, October 31, 2024

In our first-ever Halloween episode, Danielle and Simone are joined by comedian and Halloween enthusiast Lauren Lapkus. They dive into the spooky season with laughs and chills, sharing details about Lauren's hilarious podcast, “Haunting,” where she bri

Reclaim Your Sense of Self with Dr. Sara Kuburic Wednesday, October 30, 2024

For those of us who have ever asked “Who am I?” — this one’s for you. Dr. Sara Kuburic — aka The Millennial Therapist — has asked herself this question, and dedicated her career to hel

Ghosted? Let’s Talk About It with Sabrina Zohar Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Dive deep with us into the spookiest dating trend of all: GHOSTING! Dating coach and host of “The Sabrina Zohar Show” Sabrina Zohar returns to the show to unpack why people ghost and how to better deal with this modern disappearing act. As we dig into

Behind the Pages with author Lauren Ling Brown Monday, October 28, 2024

While overcoming mental and physical setbacks, author Lauren Ling Brown turned to writing to get through one of the toughest times in her life. In the latest edition of Shelf Life, Lauren discusses her debut novel and October pick for Reese’s Book Club